Rinehart Stone House Museum

05/28/2026

Thirty-two years ago, where has the time gone? Is there anyone from these photos you recognize?

05/28/2026

Who remembers 🤩

05/28/2026

Due to unexpected circumstances Friday and Saturday hours at the museum will currently be limited from 2:00 to 4:00 PM (MSDT) until further notice.

05/21/2026

I’m sure the pioneers relied on hardy drought resistant perennials but I don’t think they had to worry about their hollyhocks accidentally being sprayed as white top. Thankfully I think they might survive being sprayed as hardy as they are 😅 it will be interesting to see how they recover.

05/08/2026

Howdy Everyone! We are one month away from Outpost Days!

Mark those calendars for Outpost Days June 6-7th. This year the museum is cutting the ribbon on the new Pete Rathbone addition to the Annex and having a soft opening for the new Hanley Wagon Barn. The museum is growing by leaps and bounds and you wont want to miss this years event.

05/02/2026

Opening day for the 2026 season will be Saturday May 8th. The regular schedule will once again be Tuesday-Saturday from 12:30-4:30 MDST.

Please feel free to reach out if you’re truly interested in volunteering your time and talents helping keep the local history of this amazing museum alive and available for all to enjoy.

Donations are tax deductible and can be sent to Rinehart Stone House, PO Box 413, Vale, Oregon 97918.

05/02/2026

Huge thanks to Stan and Ellie Malheur Country Historical Society for replacing the old sign with this spiffy new one. The graphics are amazing 🤩

10/20/2025

10/02/2025

Friday marks the end of the summer season for the museum. We want to thank everyone who came by to visit and for any donations.

We appreciate our docents for volunteering their time each week to be available sharing their love of local history. The museum will be available for tours during the off season by scheduling an appointment.

10/02/2025

A new item was donated recently and put on display at the museum.

Miss Hazel Hope had given the doll to Cheryl Beiker Frey years ago when they were neighbors in Vale.